Duff released the critically acclaimed “History in the Waking” CD in 2009 featuring 10 of his original songs. Duff’s soaring lead vocals are backed by his guitar and keyboards as well as several of the top studio pros in Los Angeles.The list includes “go to” guitarist John ‘Groover’ McDuffie, grammy nominee saxophonist Carol Chaikin, jazz keyboardist Wayne Peet, drummer/percussionists Maria Martinez and Nate Morton, backing vocalists Rosemary Butler, Michael Mishaw, Catte Adams, Caitlin Kazepis and Nicole Papincak as well as producer Diane Lindsay on Bass and keyboards.
In 2010 the double disc CD/DVD combination set titled “Duff Watrous and Friends LIVE” has become available. It features stellar performances by most of the “friends” listed above PLUS Carl Verheyen (Supertramp), Robert ‘Jake’ Jacobs (Bobby “Blue” Bland), George Biner (winner of the Topanga Bluegrass Festival Flat Pick Competition), and vocalists Nathania Stambouli and Vini Marques of the Angel City Chorale.
In addition to his work as a recording artist, Duff is a regularly featured soloist with the Angel City Chorale including on their 2007 European Tour and CD recordings. He sings arias and show tunes with Zajac Studios of Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York and joined Celestial Opera Company for their 2008 production of Handels’ “Julius Cesare”.
Contact: Duffsong@gmail.com